Software QA Engineer lI

GROW WITH US ANDSTAY EXTRAORDINARY:
Launch your career to new heights with Innoflightone of San Diegos fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering compact and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small agile and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. Were not just reaching for the starswere engineering them. Lets innovate the infinite together.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:
As a Software QA Engineer II youll play a critical role in ensuring the quality reliability and traceability of software throughout the development lifecycle. Youll execute and refine test plans identify and track defects and support both routine and complex software releases. Working closely with Engineering Quality Manufacturing and Program Management teams youll help streamline configuration management processes improve workflows and ensure compliance with industry standards. Your work will directly impact product integrity regulatory adherence and successful delivery of high-quality software to customers.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Execute Software Testing and Validation: Perform and witness software testing execute structured test plans identify defects report issues to developers and verify fixes across the full development lifecycle.
• Develop Test Plans and Test Cases: Create refine and maintain test cases and contribute to comprehensive test plan development to ensure coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Manage Software Builds and Releases: Build software in engineering environments and coordinate deliverables to ensure proper version control configuration and distribution of software releases.
• Support Configuration Management Activities: Perform hands-on configuration management tasks including version control baselining release documentation and maintenance of CM tools such as SVN.
• Ensure Compliance and Quality Standards: Contribute to maintaining certifications (e.g. CMMI Maturity Level 3 AS9100D) and ensure all software release artifacts meet regulatory and quality system requirements.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Quality Engineering Manufacturing Applications Engineering and Program Management teams to align software releases implement Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and improve processes.
• Perform Reviews and Maintain Traceability: Conduct peer reviews of code and documentation ensuring traceability between requirements changes and delivered software.
• Improve Processes and Tools: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance configuration management processes tools templates and internal procedures.
• Support Release Documentation: Create and maintain templates for release notes build instructions and internal documentation to standardize processes.

• Software Quality Assurance: You have strong experience executing structured test plans identifying defects and ensuring software meets both functional and performance requirements.
• Configuration Management: You understand version control baselining and release processes and can effectively manage software artifacts throughout the lifecycle.
• Technical Documentation: Youre skilled at writing clear precise technical documentation procedures and release materials.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You communicate effectively and thrive in environments where you partner with multiple teams to solve complex problems.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 3 years of experience in Software and/or Hardware Configuration Management (CM).
• Experience supporting or coordinating software build and release activities.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management practices including version control baselining and release documentation.
• Experience in software QA/testing including test case development and execution of structured test plans.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Shell scripting for automation and process improvements.
• Strong technical writing skills for documentation and procedures.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in engineering and/or production environments.
• Preferred: Experience supporting production and troubleshooting activities.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base salary for this position ranges from$95000 to $120000 per year depending on the candidates job-related knowledge skills and addition to a competitive base salary Innoflight offers a well-rounded compensation package that includes a Profit-Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance. Additional benefits include:

• 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
• Comprehensive medical dental vision HSA & life insurance
• 10 paid holidays 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
• Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness accident disability legal and pet insurance.

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Flexible Work-Life Balance:Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday offwhether you use it to recharge work on a passion project or spend time with family the choice is yours.
• Continuous Learning & Development:Were serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal Ask Me Anything sessions and weekly Lunch & Learns we make learning a core part of the job.
• Mission-Driven Culture:We arent just building techwere enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion positivity recognition and transparency. Here your voice is heard your work is respected and your individuality is celebrated.

BE YOU WITH US:
At Innoflight we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone belongs. We recognize that great talent comes in many forms and you dont need to meet every requirement to bring value to our team. If this role excites you we encourage you to applyeven if you dont check every box.

YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search education certification and employment verification prior to must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

A NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES:
Innoflight does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies recruiters or any third-party sources. Any such submissions will be considered property of Innoflight and no fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired from an unsolicited referral.

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